Bosch Professional GTS 18V-216 Original Instructions Manual page 24

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Do not use HSS saw blades. Such saw blades can easily
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break.
Removing the saw blade
– Open the clamping lever (39) and pull the protective
cover (3) out of the groove on the riving knife (4).
– Turn the locking screw (38) as far as possible in the "Un-
lock" direction using the tip of the ring spanner (9) and lift
the table insert (25) out of the tool chamber. A gripping
hole (48) is integrated into the tool for ease of lifting.
– Turn the crank (15) clockwise as far as possible so that
the saw blade (26) is in the highest possible position
above the saw table.
– Turn the clamping nut (49) using the ring spanner (9)
while pulling the spindle locking lever (50) until it en-
gages.
– Keep pulling the spindle locking lever and unscrew the
clamping nut anticlockwise.
– Remove the clamping flange (51).
– Remove the saw blade (26).
Fitting the saw blade
– If necessary, clean all the parts you want to fit before in-
stalling them.
– Place the new saw blade on the mounting flange (52) of
the tool spindle (53).
Note: Use sufficiently large saw blades. The radial clearance
between the saw blade and the riving knife must not exceed
3−8 mm (max.).
When fitting the saw blade, make sure that the cutting
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direction of the teeth (direction of the arrow on the
saw blade) matches the direction of the arrow on the
riving knife.
– Fit the clamping flange (51) and the clamping nut (49).
– Turn the clamping nut (49) using the ring spanner (9)
while pulling the spindle locking lever (50) until it en-
gages.
– Tighten the clamping nut by turning it clockwise.
– Place the table insert (25) over the riving knife (4) and
into the tool chamber. Turn the locking screw (38) as far
as it will go in the "Lock" direction using the tip of the ring
spanner (9).
– Refit the protective cover (3) .
Operation
Remove the battery from the power tool before carry-
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ing out work on the power tool (e.g. maintenance,
changing tool, etc.). The battery should also be re-
moved for transport and storage. There is risk of injury
from unintentionally pressing the on/off switch.
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Transport position and work position of the saw
blade
Transport position
– Remove the protective cover (3), remove the table insert
(25) and place the riving knife (4) in the bottom position.
Reinsert the table insert (25).
– Turn the crank (15) anticlockwise until the teeth of the
saw blade (26) lie below the saw table (23).
– Push the saw table expansion (6) in fully.
Push the clamping handle (13) down. This fixes the saw
table expansion in place.
Work position
– Position the riving knife (4) in the top position directly
over the centre of the saw blade, insert the table insert
(25) and fit the protective cover (3).
– Turn the crank (15) clockwise until the top teeth of the
saw blade (26) are approx. 3−6 mm above the work-
piece.
Extending the saw table
The free end of long and heavy workpieces must have some-
thing placed underneath it or be supported.
Saw table expansion (see figure A)
The saw table expansion (6) increases the width of the saw
table (23) on the right.
– Pull the clamping handle (13) for the saw table expansion
all the way up.
– Pull out the saw table expansion (6) to the required
length.
– Push the clamping handle (13) down. This fixes the saw
table expansion in place.
Setting mitre and bevel angles
To ensure precise cuts, the basic settings of the power tool
must be checked and adjusted as necessary after intensive
use.
Setting Bevel Angles (saw blade) (see figure B)
The bevel angle can be set between 0° and 45°.
– Loosen the locking lever (20) by turning it anticlockwise.
Note: When the locking lever is fully loosened, gravity
causes the saw blade to tilt into a position that corresponds
to approximately 30°.
– Pull or push the hand wheel (14) along the slotted link un-
til the angle indicator (21) shows the required bevel
angle.
– Hold the hand wheel in this position and retighten the
locking lever (20).
For quick and precise setting of the standard bevel
angles of 0° and 45°, there are pre-set stops ((22)),((18)).
Setting mitre angles (angle guide) (see figure C)
The mitre angle can be set between 30° (left-hand side) and
30° (right-hand side).
– Loosen the locking knob (54) if it is tightened.
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